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David Eddie

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Relationships, self-awareness, social interactions

David Eddie was a columnist for The Globe and Mail. He wrote Damage Control, an advice column about self-awareness, relationships and social interactions.

Books

Damage Control, McClelland & Stewart

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June 22, 2017

David Eddie

David Eddie

My sister’s unemployed boyfriend is lazy, creepy and rude – plus, he lives in her house for free

DAVID EDDIE

June 15, 2017

My son is an Internet troll, how do I pull him away from the computer?

DAVID EDDIE

June 8, 2017

Workers produce medical marijuana at Canopy Growth Corporation's Tweed facility in Smiths Falls, Ont., on February 12, 2018. Canopy Growth Corp. reported a fourth-quarter loss of $61.5 million as it prepared for the launch of the legal Canadian recreational cannabis market later this year. The loss amounted to 31 cents per share for the quarter ended March 31 compared with a loss of $12 million or eight cents per share a year ago. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Workers produce medical marijuana at Canopy Growth Corporation's Tweed facility in Smiths Falls, Ont., on February 12, 2018. Canopy Growth Corp. reported a fourth-quarter loss of $61.5 million as it prepared for the launch of the legal Canadian recreational cannabis market later this year. The loss amounted to 31 cents per share for the quarter ended March 31 compared with a loss of $12 million or eight cents per share a year ago. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

When pot is legal, will I have the right to smoke a joint in my backyard – even if it bothers the neighbours?

DAVID EDDIE

June 1, 2017

My friend has been seeing two women for the last five years. The difficulty is he keeps breaking up with one to be with the other and vice versa.

My friend has been seeing two women for the last five years. The difficulty is he keeps breaking up with one to be with the other and vice versa.

Should I intervene in my friend’s flip-flop flings?

DAVID EDDIE

May 25, 2017

About a year ago, I told my friend that we would probably sell our house in the next two years – and had decided on an agent, not her husband.

About a year ago, I told my friend that we would probably sell our house in the next two years – and had decided on an agent, not her husband.

Did I make an irreversible mistake by mixing friendship and business?

DAVID EDDIE

May 18, 2017

David Eddie says the writer should not hesitate to make the friend’s spouse aware of the fact he’s a line-crosser

David Eddie says the writer should not hesitate to make the friend’s spouse aware of the fact he’s a line-crosser

My friend made a move on me. Should I tell his wife?

DAVID EDDIE

May 11, 2017

We must forgive those who are going through a boring phase and wait patiently for their former interesting selves to return. But some people are simply boring.

We must forgive those who are going through a boring phase and wait patiently for their former interesting selves to return. But some people are simply boring.

Should I break up with my boring friend?

DAVID EDDIE

May 4, 2017

We want to be on good terms with this neighbour because her father is our landlord. What can we do to help this relationship?

We want to be on good terms with this neighbour because her father is our landlord. What can we do to help this relationship?

Our landlord’s family lives down the hall and they ignore us. What should we do?

DAVID EDDIE

April 27, 2017

My partner claims that he and a friend are just that, and that he’d never cheat on me.

My partner claims that he and a friend are just that, and that he’d never cheat on me.

What should I do about my partner’s inappropriate ‘friend’?

DAVID EDDIE

April 20, 2017

David Eddie: One of the reasons I think we get so many questions about family and neighbours is because of one thing they have in common: you can’t choose them.

David Eddie: One of the reasons I think we get so many questions about family and neighbours is because of one thing they have in common: you can’t choose them.

When irksome in-laws live in the neighbourhood

DAVID EDDIE

April 12, 2017

It’s important who does and doesn’t visit you in the hospital.

It’s important who does and doesn’t visit you in the hospital.

Should I hold a grudge against people who fail to visit me in hospital?

DAVID EDDIE

April 6, 2017

I am a bit sad these days because my girl is always hanging out with her best friend (male) and actually, in the past, they used to date each other. What should I do?

I am a bit sad these days because my girl is always hanging out with her best friend (male) and actually, in the past, they used to date each other. What should I do?

Should I be jealous of my partner’s platonic friend?

DAVID EDDIE

March 30, 2017

Successful early relationships are a combination of momentum and exclusivity, even when you’re still healing from a broken heart

Successful early relationships are a combination of momentum and exclusivity, even when you’re still healing from a broken heart

If my love interest isn’t ready for a relationship, how long do I wait?

DAVID EDDIE

March 23, 2017

What should I do about my controlling and disrespectful sisters?

What should I do about my controlling and disrespectful sisters?

What should I do about my controlling and disrespectful sisters?

David Eddie

March 16, 2017

About 15 years ago, my mother-in-law changed the beneficiary on her life-insurance policy from her ex-husband to their children. My father-in-law wants his children to return the money to him as he feels he is the rightful beneficiary.

About 15 years ago, my mother-in-law changed the beneficiary on her life-insurance policy from her ex-husband to their children. My father-in-law wants his children to return the money to him as he feels he is the rightful beneficiary.

How do I resolve a conflict over my mother-in-law’s life-insurance policy?

DAVID EDDIE

March 9, 2017

Pregnant woman sitting in childbearing center

Pregnant woman sitting in childbearing center

Can I keep my abusive dad from my child without alienating my family?

DAVID EDDIE

March 2, 2017

My boyfriend has two kids. Am I selfish for thinking I should come first every so often?

My boyfriend has two kids. Am I selfish for thinking I should come first every so often?

My boyfriend has two kids. Am I selfish for thinking I should come first every so often?

DAVID EDDIE

February 23, 2017

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David Eddie

My wife has gained weight, and if things don't change I'll want a divorce

David Eddie

February 16, 2017

Time only moves in one direction and that’s the only way you can go: onward.

Time only moves in one direction and that’s the only way you can go: onward.

Should I speak out when I see swastika tattoos?

DAVID EDDIE

February 8, 2017

An image of president-elect Donald Trump appears on a television screen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Nov. 9, 2016.

An image of president-elect Donald Trump appears on a television screen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Nov. 9, 2016.

How do I deal with my husband — the 24-hour Trump junkie?

DAVID EDDIE